Date: June 10, 2016
Name of Product: Cisco Catalyst 23xx, 29xx, 34xx, 35xx, 36xx, 37xx, 38xx, 45xx and 49xx series switches
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Summary Table - Voluntary Product Accessibility Template
Criteria
Section 1194.21 Software Applications and Operating Systems
Supporting Features
Included
Section 1194.22 Web-based internet information and applications
Section 1194.23 Telecommunications Products
Section 1194.24 Video and Multi-media Products
Section 1194.25 Self-Contained, Closed Products
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Included
Section 1194.26 Desktop and Portable Computers
Section 1194.31 Functional Performance Criteria
Section 1194.41 Information, Documentation and Support - Detail
Not Applicable
Included
Included
Remarks and Explanations
All these switches use either CAT-OS
or IOS Software, an operating system
designed specifically for the switches.
The product family leverages a
command line interface (CLI) built into
the OS. The CLI is inherently 508
conformant because it is text based
and relies on keyboard for navigation.
All function of the router can be
configured and monitored through the
CLI.
Any management tools (Graphical
User Interfaces (GUI)) that are utilized
to configure, operate, and manage
the switches are available separately
and have their own VPATs
The following hardware appliances are considered exempt from Section 508 because of the 1194.3(f) Back Office Exemption Clause. Products
located in spaces frequented only by service personnel for maintenance, repair, or occasional monitoring of equipment are not required to be
compliant with section 508. The follow physical hardware product is considered back office equipment.
However, the software used to administer these hardware products is not exempt from Section 508. The remote configuration and management is
done through either Cisco CAT-OS or IOS.
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Figure 1 – Sample Cisco Series Switches covered by this VPAT
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Cisco CAT-OS and IOS provide a robust and rich feature set that fulfills the routing and switching networking requirements of present and future
data centers. With an a command-line interface (CLI), Cisco CAT-OS and IOS provides state-of-the-art implementations of relevant networking
standards as well as a variety of true data center-class Cisco innovations.
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Section 1194.21: Software Applications and Operating Systems – Detail
Cisco Catalyst 23xx, 29xx, 34xx, 35xx, 36xx, 37xx, 45xx and 49xx CAT-OS, IOS based CLI Series Switches
508 Clause
Criteria
Supporting Features
Remarks and
Explanations
1194.21(a)
When software is designed to run on a system that has a
Supports
CLI provides keyboard
keyboard, product functions shall be executable from a
access.
keyboard where the function itself or the result of performing
a function can be discerned textually.
1194.21(b)
Applications shall not disrupt or disable activated features of
other products that are identified as accessibility features,
where those features are developed and documented
according to industry standards. Applications also shall not
disrupt or disable activated features of any operating system
that are identified as accessibility features where the
application programming interface for those accessibility
features has been documented by the manufacturer of the
operating system and is available to the product developer.
A well-defined on-screen indication of the current focus shall
be provided that moves among interactive interface elements
as the input focus changes. The focus shall be
programmatically exposed so that Assistive Technology can
track focus and focus changes.
Sufficient information about a user interface element
including the identity, operation and state of the element
shall be available to Assistive Technology. When an image
represents a program element, the information conveyed by
the image must also be available in text.
Not Applicable
1194.21(e)
1194.21(f)
1194.21(c)
1194.21(d)
Supports
CLI provides
initial/keyboard focus.
Supports
CLI is text based.
When bitmap images are used to identify controls, status
indicators, or other programmatic elements, the meaning
assigned to those images shall be consistent throughout an
application's performance.
Not Applicable
No images or graphical
elements in the CLI
Textual information shall be provided through operating
system functions for displaying text. The minimum
information that shall be made available is text content, text
input caret location, and text attributes.
Supports
CLI is text based.
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1194.21(g)
Applications shall not override user selected contrast and
color selections and other individual display attributes.
Not Applicable
Dependent on application
used to access CLI.
1194.21(h)
When animation is displayed, the information shall be
displayable in at least one non-animated presentation mode
at the option of the user.
Not Applicable
No animations in the CLI
1194.21(i)
Color coding shall not be used as the only means of
conveying information, indicating an action, prompting a
response, or distinguishing a visual element.
Supports
CLI is text based and color
is not used.
1194.21(j)
When a product permits a user to adjust color and contrast
settings, a variety of color selections capable of producing a
range of contrast levels shall be provided.
Not Applicable
Dependent on application
used to access CLI.
1194.21(k)
Software shall not use flashing or blinking text, objects, or
other elements having a flash or blink frequency greater than
2 Hz and lower than 55 Hz.
Not Applicable
No instances of blinking or
flashing.
1194.21(l)
When electronic forms are used, the form shall allow people
using Assistive Technology to access the information, field
elements, and functionality required for completion and
submission of the form, including all directions and cues.
Not Applicable
No instances of electronic
forms.
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Section 1194.25: Self-Contained, Closed Products – Detail
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508 Clause Criteria
Supporting
Remarks and Explanations
Features
1194.25(a)
Self contained products shall be usable by
Support
User with computers can connect to the switch
people with disabilities without requiring an
either via console port or through telnet session
end-user to attach Assistive Technology to the
that is compatible with assistive technology.
product. Personal headsets for private listening
are not Assistive Technology.
1194.25(b)
When a timed response is required, the user
Not Applicable
No instances of required timed responses.
shall be alerted and given sufficient time to
indicate more time is required.
1194.25(c)
1194.25(d)
1194.25(e)
Where a product utilizes touch screens or
contact-sensitive controls, an input method
shall be provided that complies with §1194.23
(k) (1) through (4).
When biometric forms of user identification or
control are used, an alternative form of
identification or activation, which does not
require the user to possess particular biological
characteristics, shall also be provided.
When products provide auditory output, the
audio signal shall be provided at a standard
signal level through an industry standard
connector that will allow for private listening.
The product must provide the ability to
interrupt, pause, and restart the audio at
anytime.
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
No instances of biometric forms of user
identification or control.
Not Applicable
No instances of audio or listening features.
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1194.25(f)
1194.25(g)
1194.25(h)
1194.25(i)
1194.25(j1)
When products deliver voice output in a public
area, incremental volume control shall be
provided with output amplification up to a level
of at least 65 dB. Where the ambient noise
level of the environment is above 45 dB, a
volume gain of at least 20 dB above the
ambient level shall be user selectable. A
function shall be provided to automatically reset
the volume to the default level after every use.
Color coding shall not be used as the only
means of conveying information, indicating an
action, prompting a response, or distinguishing
a visual element.
When a product permits a user to adjust color
and contrast settings, a range of color
selections capable of producing a variety of
contrast levels shall be provided.
Products shall be designed to avoid causing
the screen to flicker with a frequency greater
than 2 Hz and lower than 55 Hz.
Products which are freestanding, non-portable,
and intended to be used in one location and
which have operable controls shall comply with
the following: The position of any operable
control shall be determined with respect to a
vertical plane, which is 48 inches in length,
centered on the operable control, and at the
maximum protrusion of the product within the
48 inch length on products which are
freestanding, non-portable, and intended to be
used in one location and which have operable
controls.
Not Applicable
No instances of audio or listening features.
Supports
The product use green led lights with
blinking/flashing indicators. See 1194.25(j) for
more information on the blinking/flashing
instances.
No instances of color or contrast settings.
Not Applicable
Supports
Led lights blink during different states, but the
blinking occurs in less than 1% of the physical
layout of the device.
Supports
This device is intended to be rack mounted. The
dependency on meeting this requirement is the
location in which the switch is placed in the rack.
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1194.25(j2)
1194.25(j3)
1194.25(j4)
Products which are freestanding, non-portable,
and intended to be used in one location and
which have operable controls shall comply with
the following: Where any operable control is 10
inches or less behind the reference plane, the
height shall be 54 inches maximum and 15
inches minimum above the floor.
(Products which are freestanding, non-portable,
and intended to be used in one location and
which have operable controls shall comply with
the following: Where any operable control is
more than 10 inches and not more than 24
inches behind the reference plane, the height
shall be 46 inches maximum and 15 inches
minimum above the floor.
(Products which are freestanding, non-portable,
and intended to be used in one location and
which have operable controls shall comply with
the following: Operable controls shall not be
more than 24 inches behind the reference
plane.
Supports
This device is intended to be rack mounted. The
dependency on meeting this requirement is the
location in which the switch is placed in the rack.
Supports
This device is intended to be rack mounted. The
dependency on meeting this requirement is the
location in which the switch is placed in the rack.
Supports
This device is intended to be rack mounted. The
dependency on meeting this requirement is the
location in which the switch is placed in the rack.
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Section 1194.31: Functional Performance Criteria – Detail
Cisco Catalyst 23xx, 29xx, 34xx, 35xx, 36xx, 37xx, 45xx and 49xx CAT-OS, IOS based CLI Series Switches
508 Clause
Criteria
Supporting Features
Remarks and Explanations
1194.31(a)
At least one mode of operation and information
retrieval that does not require user vision shall be
provided, or support for Assistive Technology used
by people who are blind or visually impaired shall
be provided.
Support with
Exceptions
1194.31(b)
At least one mode of operation and information
retrieval that does not require visual acuity greater
than 20/70 shall be provided in audio and enlarged
print output working together or independently, or
support for Assistive Technology used by people
who are visually impaired shall be provided.
Support with
Exceptions
1194.31(c)
At least one mode of operation and information
retrieval that does not require user hearing shall be
provided, or support for Assistive Technology used
by people who are deaf or hard of hearing shall be
provided.
Where audio information is important for the use of
a product, at least one mode of operation and
information retrieval shall be provided in an
enhanced auditory fashion, or support for assistive
hearing devices shall be provided.
At least one mode of operation and information
retrieval that does not require user speech shall be
provided, or support for Assistive Technology used
by people with disabilities shall be provided.
Not Applicable
Cisco does not recommend a person
without vision to connect this device
to AC or DC power source as it might
pose a safety risk.
For software administration, each
device can be managed through
Cisco CAT-OS or IOS command line
interface (telnet or serial
connections).
Cisco does not recommend a person
with low vision to connect this device
to AC or DC power source as it might
pose a safety risk.
For software administration, each
device can be managed through
Cisco CAT-OS or IOS command line
interface (telnet or serial
connections).
No audio features.
Not Applicable
Not audio features.
Not Applicable
Not audio features.
1194.31(d)
1194.31(e)
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1194.31(f)
At least one mode of operation and information
retrieval that does not require fine motor control or
simultaneous actions and that is operable with
limited reach and strength shall be provided.
Support with
Exceptions
Individuals with fine motor control
may find it difficult to insert cables
such as RJ-11 and RJ-45 or insert
blades into the switch or placing the
device into a rack.
For software administration, each
device can be managed through
Cisco CAT-OS or IOS command line
interface (telnet or serial
connections).
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Section 1194.41: Information, Documentation and Support
Cisco Catalyst 23xx, 29xx, 34xx, 35xx, 36xx, 37xx, 45xx and 49xx CAT-OS, IOS based CLI Series Switches
508 Clause
Criteria
Supporting Features
1194.41(a)
Product support documentation provided to end-users shall be
made available in alternate formats upon request, at no
additional charge
Supports
1194.41(b)
End-users shall have access to a description of the
accessibility and compatibility features of products in alternate
formats or alternate methods upon request, at no additional
charge.
Support services for products shall accommodate the
communication needs of end-users with disabilities.
Supports
1194.41(c)
Supports
Remarks and
Explanations
Accessible documentation is
available through Cisco
Technical Assistance Center
(TAC) upon request.
Accessible documentation is
available through Cisco
Technical Assistance Center
(TAC) upon request.
Cisco conforms through
equal facilitation.
Customers may reach Cisco
Technical Assistance Center
(TAC) via Phone, Email or
Web Form. All cases open
through email or web are
opened as Priority 3 cases.
All Priority 1 or Priority 2
case can only be opened via
the telephone. TTY users
must call the Text Relay
Service (TRS) by dialing
711 or their state Video
Relay Service (VRS) and
have the TRS agent contact
Cisco TAC via voice.
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